What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Palo Alto is to line 40 bus and line 21 bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Palo Alto is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Middlefield & Embarcadero via Showers & Latham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Los Altos to Palo Alto?

The distance between Los Altos and Palo Alto is 6 miles.

How do I travel from Los Altos to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Palo Alto without a car is to line 40 bus and line 21 bus which takes 56 min and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Los Altos to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Palo Alto bus from?

Los Altos to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from San Antonio & Almond station.

Where does the Los Altos to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Los Altos to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Showers & El Camino station.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 483+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Los Altos to Palo Alto - 3 ways to travel via line 40 bus, line 21 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Altos to Palo Alto by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 40 bus, line 21 bus
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1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Showers & El Caminobus 40
2. Take the bus from Showers & Latham to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
56 min
$4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Palo Altotaxi 5.1 mi
10 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the walk from Los Altos to Palo Altowalk 5.1 mi
1h 38m

Los Altos to Palo Alto by bus

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Middlefield & Embarcadero via Showers & El Camino and Showers & Latham in around 56 min.

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